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Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: [Stratton Street]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1877], [Sept.], [17?] 
Document Type: Letter (5-11 p.)
Content Summary: ... She talks of a man of the age [possibly Layard]. The Turkish Fund goes well, the yacht is getting ready and gifts coming in. She reflects on the Turkish War. Mr Sinclair presented the prizes for her at the Baroness's Night School in the East. Messrs Bartlett, Hassard, White & Olney went with him and all spoke. Mr St John stayed at home with them. She was sorry not to be able to go. On Sunday she took her first walk in Devonshire Gardens. She mentions the Pollocks and Mrs Ellicott who seems quite in love with Mr Bartlett, who stayed with them for the Musical Festival. She does not think success in Society improves his manners. She may seem unkind about friends, but she likes talking to friends, and sitting near one "the tag end of a mother's blessing".
Published: -
Notes: Incomplete. Written by Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The East is the East End of London. Mrs Ellicott was the wife of the Bishop of Gloucester.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 584    
Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1877, Sept., 17 Monday
Document Type: Misc.Document (1 p.)
Content Summary: "Shadow Sketch. What would a true mother/say to such a son?"...
Published: -
Notes: In a neat hand, initialled by Hannah Brown. This is the origin of her description as "Shadow Mother" to Irving. It was probably enclosed in the letter dated 19th September.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 585    
Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: S- St [Stratton Street]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1877, Sept., 18 
Document Type: Letter (12 p.)
Content Summary: She thanks Irving for presents. Affairs are nearly settled and the Baroness is rested. She is glad Irving is going to Blackpool to recover from the work and excitement of Liverpool. The letter he enclosed is touching and she will keep it for him with another some "Good Soul" sent him with a little old book at Manchester. She discusses the criticism of Richard sent, and the character of Hamlet. Mr Lacy comes there on Thursday to read 'Twelfth Night'. Mr Arnold called there on Sunday about the exploits of [H.M.] Stanley whom they know, having been introduced to the Bank and then Holly Lodge by Livingstone. She talks of Irving's battle with jealousy... They are keeping the refreshing letter to the paper to show to the Brigade. What happened to Trin at Manchester? They were glad to hear of Irving's going to Southport.
Published: -
Notes: Dictated to Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The book sent to Irving in Manchester is possibly that referred to in the Baroness's note to Irving announcing Mrs Brown's death in December 1878. It is probably Matthew Arnold who spoke of H.M. Stanley.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 586    
Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: S- St [Stratton Street]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1877, Sept.,19 Wednesday
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks for the previous night's telegram. The [Turkish] Fund and Yacht are going swimmingly with generous contributions. They all enjoyed Mr Sinclair's reading of 'Money' the previous evening and he stays for Mr Lacy's reading that evening instead of the next day. 'Shadow Sketch' was written immediately on receipt of kind recollections from L[iverpool?]. The person who wrote it had no clue for whom it was intended, nor perhaps will Irving?...
Published: -
Notes: Dictated to Baroness Burdett-Coutts. For the Shadow Sketch see Letter No.585. It is probably in the Baroness's most formal neat hand unlike the barely legible correspondence. Walter Lacy was due to read 'Twelfth Night' on 20th, see Letter No.586.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 587    
Author: Fitzgerald, Percy Hetherington >>
Address: Clarement, Clarinda Park, Kingstown, Dublin
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1877], [Sept.], [20?] 
Document Type: Letter (11 p.)
Content Summary: He thinks he has good first and second acts, which he describes in detail, and continues with ideas for the third act and a sketch for the fourth. His sisters were thrilled with his description of the final sinking of the ship. He had a very pleasant evening with Irving and feels it is a great compliment being selected to illustrate the Book of Characters. He hopes to hear in a day or two.
Published: -
Notes: On his play 'Vanderdecken'. Irving had probably seen him while on tour, and his reply is Letter 1411.
Document Holder: GAR (Reference: Fitzgerald, vol.4, p.267.)
Ref.No: 8499    
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